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The hits keep coming for wild-card hopefuls chasing the Packers

Heading into Week 9, the Green Bay Packers—and the rest of the NFC North—would make the NFL playoffs if the season ended now. Per the league’s website, the NFL projects the Packers make the playoffs about half the time in…

By Justis Mosqueda · Acme Packing Company

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 10:09 PM

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Green Bay's primary wild-card pursuers, the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams, are suffering significant key injuries.
Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold is ruled out against Arizona with a quad injury, while backup Drew Lock has an elbow issue.
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay announced cornerback Jaylen Watson requires season-ending shoulder surgery.

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The Green Bay Packers are holding onto an NFC wild-card spot as key rivals face major injury setbacks heading into Week 9. According to Justis Mosqueda of Acme Packing Company, the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams are Green Bay's primary postseason pursuers, but both teams have suffered critical roster blows.

Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold will miss the upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals due to a quad injury, while backup Drew Lock battles an elbow issue. Meanwhile, Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, head coach Sean McVay announced.

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